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How to Add CAPTCHA to Contact Form 7?

Learn how to add CAPTCHA protection to Contact Form 7 to prevent spam submissions.

First written in 2020. Things may have changed since.

Adding CAPTCHA to your Contact Form 7 helps prevent spam and bot submissions.

Why Add CAPTCHA to Contact Forms?

CAPTCHA protection:

  • Prevents automated spam submissions
  • Verifies human interaction
  • Protects your email inbox
  • Improves form data quality

How to Add CAPTCHA to Contact Form 7

Follow these steps:

  • Install and activate "Google reCAPTCHA for Contact Form 7" plugin
  • Get your reCAPTCHA keys from Google reCAPTCHA admin console
  • Configure the plugin with your keys
  • Edit your Contact Form 7 form
  • Add the CAPTCHA field to your form
  • Save the form
  • Google reCAPTCHA for Contact Form 7
  • Contact Form 7 reCAPTCHA
  • Invisible reCAPTCHA for Contact Form 7

Wrap Up

CAPTCHA is a simple but effective way to protect your Contact Form 7 from spam.

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